"For the first time this season, Ferrari took a gamble in a bid to win -- it backfired, but these things happen. It was worth the risk," the report read.

HRT ready to leave Marussia at back of grid(GMM) HRT could finally be on the cusp of speeding off the final row of the formula one grid.

Clearly the slowest team in F1 since its 2010 debut, the Spanish backmarkers' Pedro de la Rosa actually qualified clearly ahead of both Marussia drivers in Canada.

"In Monaco we had a good qualifying and here it was even better," he said.

It was a similar story in the race, although de la Rosa was gutted to have to retire with overheating brakes.

"I am left with a bad taste," he admitted to Antena 3 television, "because this weekend has been our strongest of the season."

Marussia's Glock commented on the poor pace of his car in Canada: "We did not have enough time to focus on an aero package for medium downforce," he told Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari, however, thinks Montreal might have signaled a turning point for HRT.

Asked if he thinks the team will consistently perform better from now on, the Spaniard told AS newspaper: "Why not?

"The work they are doing is admirable. They are growing every weekend and now more competitive than Marussia, so I would like to send them a message of support."

No doubts about 2013 New York race - promoter(GMM) The promoter of F1's New York street race has scoffed at reports the event may not take place as scheduled in 2013.

On Monday, a day after North America's only current grand prix took place in Canada, reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel headed straight to New Jersey to try the new layout at the wheel of an Infiniti road car.

Recently, and on at least two separate occasions, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone suggested the 2013 race was in doubt.

"I don't know where these rumors are coming from, but this race is going forward," said promoter Leo Hindery on Monday.

"If we had any doubt we wouldn't have brought Sebastian and all these people here today," he told the Associated Press.

Red Bull driver Vettel sounded happy with the layout, which he described as "truly unique".

"I'm not giving up but I'm not thinking about the championship. When you've had a race like this one, you don't."

Hamilton tipped his teammate to "bounce back", but - as does Alonso - he also knows well that the key to the title in the topsy-turvy 2012 season is consistency.

"It's unbelievable to see just how close it is," he said.

"We got a win and 25 points and I only have a two point lead, so it's incredible how close it is and I think it will stay that close throughout the year.

"It highlights just how important consistency is," Hamilton added.

Bruno Senna wins the 2012 Lorenzo Bandini trophyWilliams F1 Team driver Bruno Senna is to be the recipient of the 2012 Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, and will receive his award at a ceremony in the Italian town of Brisighella on Sunday 15th July.

Established in 1992, The Lorenzo Bandini Trophy is a prize awarded in memory of Italian race car driver Lorenzo Bandini by his hometown of Brisighella, near Imola. Bruno is the 19th recipient of this prestigious award, with past winners including former Williams F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, current Williams F1 driver mentor Alex Wurz, and past World Champions Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher.

It is traditionally awarded to a driver who has shown great promise at the beginning of their career, befitting the memory of Lorenzo Bandini who was the leading Italian racing driver at the time of his tragic death at the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix. It is customary for the winner to make the 12 kilometer drive from Faenza to Brisighella to reach the ceremony, driving on public streets with fans gathering to congratulate.

Speaking about the award, Bruno Senna commented, ‘’It’s a great honor to receive the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, particularly when you consider the excellent racing drivers that have been awarded it in the past. I would like to thank the people of Brisighella for their kind support and generosity as well as all of those who have helped me in my career so far. I’m very much looking forward to the prize giving ceremony next month, which promises to be a great event.’’

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